Roasted Garlic With Goats Cheese

This elegant yet simple appetizer transforms humble garlic bulbs into soft, sweet, caramelized cloves that melt in your mouth. Roasted with aromatic rosemary and bay leaves, the garlic develops a deep, mellow flavor devoid of raw pungency. It is served alongside a vibrant, creamy goat cheese dip infused with fresh coriander and a hint of heat from red chili. The combination of rich, tangy cheese and sweet, buttery garlic creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal for sharing as a starter with friends or as a sophisticated side dish, this recipe requires minimal effort but delivers maximum impact. Serve with plenty of warm, crusty bread for scooping up every last bit of the delicious juices and dip.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 308.1

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This elegant yet simple appetizer transforms humble garlic bulbs into soft, sweet, caramelized cloves that melt in your mouth. Roasted with aromatic rosemary and bay leaves, the garlic develops a deep, mellow flavor devoid of raw pungency. It is served alongside a vibrant, creamy goat cheese dip infused with fresh coriander and a hint of heat from red chili. The combination of rich, tangy cheese and sweet, buttery garlic creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal for sharing as a starter with friends or as a sophisticated side dish, this recipe requires minimal effort but delivers maximum impact. Serve with plenty of warm, crusty bread for scooping up every last bit of the delicious juices and dip.

Ingredients

4 Bulbs Garlic
2 Bay Leaves, snapped in half
4 Sprigs Rosemary
1/2 Lemon Juice of
4 tbsp Olive oil
4 oz Soft goats cheese
1/8 pt Double cream
2 tbsp Fresh coriander, chopped
1 Plump Red chilli pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 Lemon Quartered lengthways
For serving Hot crusty toast
To taste Salt & pepper

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to gas Mark 6, 400F (200C).
2
Use scissors to cut away the thick central stem from the garlic bulbs and slice about 1/4 inch off the top of each bulb to expose the cloves.
3
Pack the garlic bulbs into a small ovenproof dish.
4
Tuck half a bay leaf into the cut top of each garlic bulb.
5
Season the bulbs generously with salt and pepper.
6
Cover the bulbs with the rosemary sprigs.
7
Squeeze the lemon juice over the garlic and drizzle with the olive oil.
8
Cover the dish loosely with baking parchment.
9
Roast for 35 minutes, basting occasionally, until the garlic is soft and squashy to the touch.
10
Meanwhile, mash the goat's cheese in a bowl and stir in the cream to create a smooth, thick paste.
11
Mix the chopped coriander and deseeded chili into the cheese mixture.
12
Allow the garlic to cool slightly in the dish.
13
Serve the roasted garlic in its dish with the cooking juices, alongside the goat cheese dip, lemon wedges, and hot crusty toast.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 308.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.6g8%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 27.2mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 70.9g24%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g62%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 10.3g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: roasted garlic, goat cheese, dip, appetizer, rosemary, bay leaf, chili, coriander, lemon, bread, mediterranean, oven, vegetarian, party food, easy, herbs, olive oil, double cream, toast, flavorful

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/roasted-garlic-with-goats-cheese/